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Half Witt Winery

East Central Illinois Region

Half Witt Winery to mark second year this weekend

Half Witt Winery is celebrating its second anniversary in business this Labor Day weekend. David and Gail Bradshaw opened the establishment on August 24, 2019, offering seven of their award-winning wines. Today, the operation has expanded to 15, winning more than 30 medals in wine competitions. For the non-wine drinkers, ice-cold beer and Pepsi products are also available, as is bottled water. Live music has been a feature on Saturday nights - weather permitting - featuring local bands and solo artists. […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 10

Witt

East Central Illinois Region

Witt discusses water updates, legal action in August meeting

Water was the common theme of discussion during the Witt City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 24. Alderman Tim Taylor presented the water report, informing the council that the altitude valve feeding Irving’s water supply has broken. As a consequence, the water drained from their water tower, leaving the village without water for a short period of time. EJ Water Cooperative representative Eric Emmerich informed Taylor that they did purchase a pressure valve. This will replace the faulty altitude valve […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 26

Affrunti Rotary

East Central Illinois Region

Rotary eClub of Central Illinois holds charter ceremony in Hillsboro

While the Rotary eClub of Central Illinois has been an officially recognized club since June 29, the club held its charter recognition ceremony Tuesday night, August 24 at Opera House Brewing Company in Hillsboro and for those unable to attend via Zoom. Krystal West of Nokomis, the club’s inaugural charter president for the 2021-22 charter year, welcomed 25 members to the ceremony. This included those who were attending remotely. West led membership through Rotary’s Four-Way Test before introducing immediate past […]

todaySeptember 1, 2021 117

Kroger development Nokomis

East Central Illinois Region

Dollar General considering development of former Kroger building

There has been some activity going on at the former Kroger building in Nokomis recently. Old cooler and freezer equipment have been removed from the building as early as this past Monday, Aug. 9. All of this activity has been taking place while the sale of the building is still pending. Multiple news tips from local residents revealed not only the removal of said old equipment, but potential developmental plans by the Dollar General Corporation to open a Dollar General […]

todayAugust 18, 2021 6

Assumption Illinois

East Central Illinois Region

Assumption council greenlit Phase 1 of Illinois Street Park renovation

ASSUMPTION -- Revitalization of key crucial parts of the City of Assumption’s infrastructure has been a key of its city council. That mission continues as the council approved, with one exception, the first phase of revitalizing Illinois Street Park on the south side of the city during their regular session on Wednesday, Aug. 4. Involved in the first place for the park’s plan include removal of fencing and center pole to create a formal entryway to the park and to […]

todayAugust 11, 2021 14

Witt council

East Central Illinois Region

New Witt council tackles new issues in May meeting

New members sworn in

Before swearing in the new members of the Witt City Council in their May 25 general session, the outgoing mayor and council members had to finish up on some unresolved business. A water report from EJ Water Cooperative’s Eric Emerick detailed standard practices and procedures (SPP) in their agreement with the city for wholesale water purchases. Some of these SPPs include a 10 percent late fee for late payments made at least three days after the due date, shut-off notices […]

todayJune 3, 2021 13

JoAnna Marley Montgomery County CEO

Business & Lifestyle

Nokomis entrepreneurs speak to Montgomery CEO class

NOKOMIS -- Two recent meetings of Montgomery County CEO have involved conversations with a current Nokomis business owner and a CEO alum. Andrea Ruppert, the proprietor of Trendz Hair Salon, would recently speak with the CEO class on Jan. 7. She would detail the humble beginnings of her salon, which was a rented house near Witt. She would later end up at their current location with additional support from her business partner. Ruppert would hammer down the importance of the […]

todayJanuary 21, 2021 10

college dean's list

East Central Illinois Region

Regional students on college dean’s lists for fall 2020

Several regional students would receive an acknowledgment by various college deans for their academic performance during the fall 2020 semester. These are the following dean's list selections, as reported to our newsroom as of Friday, Jan. 15. Students named to the list usually earn a grade-point average between 3.50 and 3.74. Greenville University dean's list Six regional students are on the Greenville University dean's list for their academic performance during the Fall 2020 semester. Among them are seniors Anna Dailey […]

todayJanuary 16, 2021 15

East Central Illinois Region

Deadline approaches for April election in Herrick

HERRICK -- The filing deadline for the April 6 consolidated election is fast approaching. Those seeking elected office in the village have until 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 21 to file. All positions up in April are for four-year terms. The village hall is actively accepting petitions during business hours of 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. until Monday. Paper mailings should have been sent out no later than Friday, Dec. 18 to arrive by Monday. The mailing address is PO Box […]

todayDecember 19, 2020 5

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